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A museum where they explain to you a bit more than usual! you have a video explaining the life of the nun who built the collection!! impressive collection of small figurines explaining the bible
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Date of experience: January 2018
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These tiny figures of bread dough and local materials are impressive. Unfortunately the display behind glass and without interior lighting hamped complete enjoying.
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Date of experience: October 2016
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This astonishing collection of biblical scenes is something I have never seen before. On the wall hangs a list of all the materials madre Margarida used. With simple things like wood, cotton, glass she was able to create fascinating figurines, which all wear different clothes and have individual faces. The photos I've taken don't do justice to her work. It is really difficult to take pictures because all the scenes are displayed in one big glass case. Very much worth a visit. Entrance price is € 2.…
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Date of experience: June 2016
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First time we arrived, museum was closed. Second time, it was closed but a sign said "Opening at 13:30". We came back at 13:30 and only JUST as we had given up at 13:50, someone showed up (without the keys). A few minutes later it finally opened. The short video you see at the beginning explains nothing and is worth skipping if possible. The arcana themselves, small figurines/miniatures of bible scenes, are all arranged in one huge multi-level glass case making them somewhat difficult to experience or enjoy. I would have enjoyed them much more if laid out more linearly with a note on each one explaining which bible scene it was. Still, it was fun when we recognized specific ones (e.g. Jonah and the Whale).…
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Date of experience: June 2016
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The museum is located in the home of the nun who created the tiny figures and Biblical scenes in the 19th century. While the exhibit is small, it is a marvel, and the story of her life, as depicted in a short video and told by the docent, teaches us a lot about the limitations placed on women at the time. The visit doesn't take long, and it's well worth seeing.…
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Date of experience: February 2016
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